Coast Swainson-pea

August 15, 2024 Glenda Scott

Swainsona lessertiifolia

COMMON NAME : Coast Swainson-pea

BOTANICAL NAME : Swainsona lessertiifolia

FAMILY : Fabeaceae

PLANT GROUP : Herbs

SIZE : Small <2m

EVC : Coastal Dune Scrub

CONSERVATION STATUS : Least Concern

LOCAL NOTES:

Coast Swainson-pea can grow to 50 cm in height and is a sprawling perennial plant with purple pea flowers, found trackside in Sandy Point and Shallow Inlet.

It has leaves that are dark green and arranged opposite on the stem, which makes it more easily identifiable.

Contributor : HB

LEARN MORE:

LEARN MORE : Species profile for this plant at VicFlora. Flora of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria.

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